Glossary
UHMS
The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, which sets indication standards.
The UHMS (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society) is the professional body that reviews evidence and maintains the accepted list of hyperbaric indications, and accredits hyperbaric facilities for safety and quality.
More terms
Air break
A scheduled pause breathing normal air during a session to prevent oxygen toxicity.
DAN
Divers Alert Network — the 24/7 emergency resource for diving injuries.
US Navy Treatment Table 6
The standard recompression protocol for serious decompression sickness.
Isopression
The steady middle phase of a session at full treatment pressure.